Anne Arundel Women Giving Together

What Anne Arundel Women Giving Together does

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) is a women's collective giving circle founded in 2006 by 15 women to improve the quality of life for women and families in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The organization operates as a component fund of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, which provides fiduciary oversight, financial infrastructure, and administrative support. AAWGT pools member contributions and collectively decides grant distributions through a vetted, trust-based philanthropy process; the organization has awarded over $2.4 million to 65 nonprofits since its founding, including a record $262,913 to 13 grantees in the 2026 cycle.

AAWGT's product surface centers on four programs: an annual membership-based grantmaking program (with annual and lifetime membership options), the monthly Full Circle News newsletter, the signature Women in Leadership event series, and topical educational programs on community issues such as immigration, housing, and mental health. A NextGen Committee specifically engages early- and mid-career women. The organization runs on Wild Apricot membership management software for member registration, event sign-ups, and communications, supplemented by Zoom for virtual events, YouTube for content distribution, and standard SSO providers (Google, Microsoft, Apple) for member authentication.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership dues, one-time donations (including the 'One More Grant' campaign), one-time lifetime membership fees, and corporate sponsorships. The go-to-market model is community-led: growth is driven by word-of-mouth referrals, open houses, educational events, and the NextGen Committee rather than paid acquisition. The organization is member-driven with no equity owners, governed by a Steering Committee, and has no venture capital or private equity involvement.

Name

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together

Legal name

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together

Website

https://givingtogether.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together is a 2006-founded women's giving circle in Maryland that pools 300+ members' contributions to collectively award grants to nonprofits serving women and families in Anne Arundel County, having distributed over $2.4 million to 65 nonprofits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Collective philanthropy
• Women's giving circle
• Community grantmaking
• Trust-based philanthropy
• Women's collective giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Riva

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Women join as members by paying annual dues, pooling resources for collective grantmaking
2. Donations: One-time and additional donations from members and supporters, including 'One More Grant' campaign contributions
3. Lifetime Membership: One-time payment for lifetime membership access
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the organization, with sponsors featured on website and at events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AAWGT is a women's giving circle that pools member contributions to collectively award grants to nonprofits serving women and families in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Members participate in an annual cycle of education, nonprofit vetting, and voting on grant recipients, supported by monthly programming, signature events such as the Women in Leadership series, and the NextGen networking track for early- and mid-career women. The organization operates as a component fund of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, which provides fiduciary oversight.

Product overview

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) is a women's giving circle operating as a component fund of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. The organization offers a unified platform of collective philanthropy services including a membership giving program, annual grantmaking to nonprofits serving women and families, monthly newsletter (Full Circle News), educational programs on community issues, and signature events including the annual Women in Leadership series and NextGen networking events. Members pool resources to collectively decide grant distribution after a thorough research and voting process. The platform is powered by Wild Apricot membership management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Collective giving membership available to women in Anne Arundel County with annual and lifetime options, providing opportunities to participate in pooled grantmaking, educational events, and community engagement. Members vote on grant allocations.
• Giving Circle Grant Program Annual grantmaking program in which members collectively review and vote to distribute pooled funds to nonprofits serving women and families in Anne Arundel County. Awards have ranged up to $25,000 per grantee, with $262,913 distributed to 13 nonprofits in the 2026 cycle.
• Full Circle News Newsletter Monthly newsletter providing educational content, philanthropic vision updates, and grantmaking accomplishments to members and the wider community.
• Women in Leadership Event Series Annual signature event featuring women leaders in public service discussing topics such as community protection, mental health impacts, and civil rights. The 2026 installment was titled 'Protecting Our Community: Women Leading with Impact'.
• Educational Programs Community conversations and educational sessions on issues affecting women and families in Anne Arundel County, including immigration enforcement impacts, affordable housing, and homelessness. Run as in-person and Zoom events open to members and the public.
• NextGen Committee Events Networking events designed for early- and mid-career women to expand professional networks and learn about collective philanthropy, including Give Back Nights with local restaurants.

Quantifiable outcome

• $262,913 awarded to 13 nonprofits in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC)coreOthersAAWGT operates as a component fund of CFAAC, which provides fiduciary oversight, financial infrastructure, and administrative support. The Community Foundation President has noted pride in the partnership, with several staff members also engaged as AAWGT members.
• Philanos: Accelerating Philanthropy through Women's Collective GivingmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAWGT is a member of Philanos, connecting with other women's giving circles nationally. The organization has sent representatives to Philanos conferences.
• St. John's CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the 2026 Women in Leadership event 'Protecting Our Community: Women Leading with Impact' as venue partner
• Historic London Town and GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the Spring 2026 Open House event
• Annapolis Immigration Justice NetworkmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on 'Families First' educational session about immigration enforcement impacts; AIJN Board Member Kiria Abreu and Executive Director Jessa Coulter served as speakers
• Anne Arundel Rapid Response NetworkmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented educational session on immigration enforcement; Laura Jane Willoughby, AARRN co-founder, served as speaker
• Broadneck Grill and CantinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGive Back Night beneficiary: 10% of food sales donated to AAWGT's component fund at Community Foundation during NextGen networking event
• Homestead GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2026 Women in Leadership event
• The Vineyards at DodonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2026 Women in Leadership event

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Federated giving organization that pools member contributions and allocates grants to community nonprofits. Comparable collective-giving and member-vote structure, though operating across a different constituency and broader region.
• Chicago Foundation for Women: Regional foundation supporting women and girls in the Chicago area through grantmaking and advocacy. Comparable mission-driven grantmaking model serving women, though serving a larger metropolitan geography.
• The Women's Foundation of Colorado: Statewide women's foundation that funds gender equity initiatives across Colorado. Comparable as a place-based women's philanthropic funder, but with a broader geographic remit than AAWGT's single-county focus.

Broad incumbents

• Women's Funding Network: Global network of women's foundations and funds that pool philanthropic capital for gender-focused grantmaking. Comparable mission and target donor base, though operating at national/international scale.
• Philanos: National membership network for women's collective-giving organizations, of which AAWGT is itself a member. Comparable because it coordinates, supports, and represents the same model of pooled women's philanthropy that AAWGT practices.
• Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County: AAWGT's parent fiscal sponsor and a broader community foundation serving the same Anne Arundel County region. Comparable as the umbrella grantmaking and philanthropic infrastructure entity operating alongside and through AAWGT.
• United Way of Central Maryland: Regional fundraising and grantmaking organization serving central Maryland communities. Comparable as a community-impact grantmaker operating in overlapping Maryland geography with similar donor-pooling logic.

Others

• Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers: Regional membership association of private and community foundations in the greater Baltimore area. Comparable as an ecosystem peer operating in the same Maryland philanthropic landscape where AAWGT deploys grants.

Direct peers

• Impact100: National network of women's collective-giving circles that pool member dues to award large annual grants to nonprofits. Closely comparable model to AAWGT, with chapters across multiple U.S. cities serving similar donor segments.

Emerging players

• The Ms. Foundation for Women: National women's foundation that funds gender equity and women's empowerment initiatives through grants. Comparable mission and target beneficiary base, but with national scope and advocacy focus rather than local giving-circle mechanics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aawgt
• Facebookfacebook.com/AAwomengivingtogether
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cremations-america-llc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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